Allahabad High Court Bar on indefinite strike after Collegium recommends repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma
- The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad High Court amid controversy over cash discovered at his home during a fire incident.
- The Allahabad High Court Bar Association is protesting the transfer and seeking Justice Varma's impeachment, claiming the High Court is not a dumping ground.
- Justice Varma denied any connection to the cash, stating, 'Neither I nor my family own the cash,' and suggested it is a conspiracy against him.
- The Supreme Court formed a three-member committee to investigate allegations related to the cash recovery found at Justice Varma's residence.
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Cash at home row: Supreme Court shunts Judge Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC, Bar calls for FIR, move to impeach
On Monday, the SC Collegium published its recommendation: “The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meetings held on 20th and 24th March, has recommended repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge, High Court of Delhi, to the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.”
Justice Yashwant Varma transfer: Allahabad High Court Bar Association calls for strike
Maintaining its strong opposition against transfer of Justice Varma to parent Allahabad HC or its Lucknow Bench, the Bar Association once again said Allahabad High Court is not a dumping ground for corrupt and tainted judges
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